Gary
Get well and get back down here. I'd love to crash a gig you were playing here. all I've got to say is "I'm with the band !"
Hang in ther , you'll be sailing again soon.

Rosetree
You are correct. The BK9 has a lot to offer but for some reason gets pushed aside. I think it was designed more for the working musician than the home hobbist. Not enough frills for some I guess. I use my BK7M with my Casio Piano for practice for the real piano feel to keep my technique up.